Description: An older man who wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with black lining and desert motifs, he is not a threatening figure. He has moderate length chestnut hair. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Gerald was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, In love. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (150 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp).

Description: This fat eastern woman has a bulbous nose and tends to wear a large blue jacket. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. She has wavy black hair. She is baby faced.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. Her necromantic abilities were realized during a raid on her village. After a long history of fighting, Sarah and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she loathes her own lifestyle

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Depressed. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears suspenders and tan workpants. His shirt is black, and he wears a heavy tan leather apron most of the time. His hair is cut close to his head. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He hates gnolls. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by gnolls. Dean was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the gnolls.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting, Logical. Bonds: Enemies, Nature. Occupation: Server

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: This woman is very fat, and prefers to wear white pants and tee shirts. Her blonde hair is well kept. She has several tiny opal earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: She was born into a rich family. She always admired necromantic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she loathes her own lifestyle

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Server

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 200 gp.